Finance Officer

at  Ministry of Health

FINANCE OFFICER, SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

Join our External Reporting and Financial Compliance team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

ABOUT US

• We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
  To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant financial or accounting discipline and/or equivalent experience
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development

ABOUT THIS ROLE

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia
The Systems and Financial Administration team is responsible for overseeing NSW Health grants and ensuring it is compliant with policies, programs and guidelines to extend NSW Health’s services into communities. The team is responsible for implementing policies, procedures, systems, governance and risk minimisation strategies to ensure the transparent and robust administration of grants funding.
The Finance Officer, under the supervision of the Principal Finance Analyst, provides support to a range of financial and accounting activities in an Oracle R12 environment, to support meeting organisational and financial objectives of the Ministry.
Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $97,027 - $107,059 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the Role Description here.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Support the Principal Finance Analyst, in the review of Grant Acquittals and assist with the annual report preparation process.
• Assist the Principal Finance Analyst, in the preparation and update of NGO Grant payments and administration and monthly reporting.
• Support the Principal Finance Analyst, in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly Financial Reports.
• Support the Principal Finance Analyst, with continuing development, maintenance and implementation of a comprehensive financial reporting system to ensure it delivers the financial information to enable the Ministry to meet its financial outcomes.
• Provide Gatekeeping role within the iProcurement Oracle R12 environment while ensuring compliance with Accounting and Audit Determinations.